1803 Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371-7513

Wireless communication facilities in OP, C, MX, M, FAIR, MED and PF zones. Wireless communication facilities, not including small cell facilities, permitted as principal or accessory uses, or by conditional use permit, are subject to the provisions of this chapter and the following requirements: (1) Facilities as an Accessory Use in OP, C, MX, M, FAIR, MED and PF Zones. The following facilities are permitted as accessory uses in OP, C, MX, M, FAIR, MED or PF zones subject to compliance with the performance standards set forth in PMC § 20.59.040 and the following requirements: (a) Attached accessory antenna devices, parabolic antennas two feet or less in diameter, omnidirectional antennas six feet or less in length, directional antennas five feet or less in height with a combined surface area of not more than 580 square inches as viewed from any one point, and stealth antennas, and not extending more than 15 feet above the roof surface of the structure; provided, that the related equipment is not located in the right-of-way. (b) Attached parabolic antennas greater than two feet in diameter, omnidirectional antennas greater than six feet in length, and directional antennas greater than five feet in height with a combined surface area of more than 580 square inches as viewed from any one point shall also comply with the following requirements: (i) The antenna and associated support structure shall be set back two feet from any exterior building wall for every one foot of height measured from the surface of the roof, except when incorporated as an architectural feature of the building or screened from view from any public right-of-way or residential zone. (c) Freestanding parabolic antennas and associated support structures shall be subject to the following criteria: (i) The antenna and associated support structure are not located within any required landscaping, front or side yard setback, or in the area located between the front setback line and the front of the building; (ii) The antenna and associated support structure do not extend more than 10 feet above the adjoining grade; and (iii) The antenna and associated support structure are screened from view from any public right-of-way or residential zone in accordance with the screening requirements for exterior mechanical devices set forth in PMC § 20.28.045(1) in OP zones, PMC § 20.30.045(1) in C zones, PMC § 20.31.040(1) in MX zones, PMC § 20.35.035(1) in M zones, PMC § 20.37.020(2) in FAIR zones, PMC § 20.43.045(1) in MED zones and PMC § 20.44.045(1) in PF zones.